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Jim Budlong

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For 20 years, Jim Budlong has been teaching in the College of the Redwoods Fine Woodworking program, made famous by its founder and longtime director James Krenov. Growing up, Budlong spent summers doing repairs and refinishing in his father’s woodworking business. After college, he spent some time restoring antiques and then attended the College of the Redwoods. After four years of woodworking on his own, he returned to the college as a teacher. Budlong (shown with his granddaughter Natalia) lives with his wife, Sue, off the grid on a 40-acre homestead near Comptche, California.

  • Display Cabinet, the Krenov Way

    November 1, 2009

    An approach to seeing and building that launched a generation of furniture makers

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    November 1, 2009

    Add Krenovian details to your next cabinet-on-stand

  • Finish Recipe: Display Cabinet on a Stand

    September 1, 2009

    A shellac polish finish can be a very attractive option for cabinets or other low-wear objects.

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